The Film Daily (1930)

;Monday, April 28, 1930 f-^E2S OAILV Theater Changes Reported by FiltnBoards ALABAMA Changes in Ownership jadsden — belle, sold to Cresccni Anuiscment Co. by Will B. Wood; Headland-Koyal. sold to E. E. Knox by Mrs. A. i-.. lihicker by. Closings Utoona — Altoona. ARIZONA New Theaters Jouglias — Sonora, ow^.^i-^ -'^uc/.s.Aa liros. Naco — Sonura, owners ijuezau.. i;ros. Nogales — Lyric, owners — Azcun., ..r <.^. ARKANSAS Changes in Ownership ;arle — I'nncess, sold to b. 12.. uc.dsl.y b> Miss M. E Maxwell; Foreman -> .anu. sold to H. H. Wdcox by J. K. Poin caul Hope — Grand, sold to Malco 'I'lieatcrs Inc. by Horton Estate; Hot Springs — .>est, sold to W. H. Mitchell by C. K. l.onfracre; Pocahontas — Swan, sold to Sam Williams in by R. E. Priddy. Closiners unction City — Capitol; Lake Village — (hu-en. ReOpenings 'arkin — Princess. CALIFORNIA Change of Name rbuckle — ^Star changed to NEW ^\1<bUCKLE; Eureka — Orplieum changed to NEW L115EKTY; San Francisco— Granada changed to PARAMOUNT. Changes in Ownership zusa — Azusa, sold to E. J. Haas by FoxPrincipal 'J'heaters; Benecia — Majestic, sold to Phil. A. Frease by W. H. Crooks; Brea — Red Lantern, sold to H. Kreutzberger by Consolidated Theaters; Davis -\ arsity, sold to Oliver F. Litft by John C. Liift; Healdsburg — Liberty, sold to King ivis Anuiscment Co. by H. Harris; Kingsburg — Kingsburg, sold to Arthur McBride by W. R. liuckridgc; Los Angeles —Belvedere Strand Cfornierly New Ivy) sold to W. Swansoii and W. Norton by Herman Scliwartz, Florencita, sold to .las. Leathy by Chas. C. Jones, Hidalgo, sold to N. Mack by M. Trallis, Moneta, sod to Louis Green by Jas. W. Leathy; Orange — Colonial, sold to Maurice Haydis by A. L. Easterly; San Bernardino — Temple, sold to Orange Belt Theaters Ltd. by Mike Laseo ; San Diego — Vista, sold to G. A. & K. G. Bush by R. W. Clark; San Francisco — Uptown, sold to Golden State Theater & Realty Corp. by J. R. Saul ; Santa Ana — Temple, sold to Mr. Skellys by unknown ; Upper Lake — Lake, sold to W. G. Gates & J. F. Steward by Clarke Greene & A. Obert. Closings rbuckle — Old Arbucklc Tlicater; Baldwin Park — Baldwin; Kingsburg — Kingsburg; Morgan Hill — Granada; iSan Francisco — Baysliore, Parkview; Seal Beach— Coast ; Willowbrook — Willowbrook ; Burlingame — Broadway ; Los Angeles — Fairfax ; Needles— Needles ; Petaluma — Strand. COLORADO Changes in Ownership onia — Paonia, sold to K D. GifFee bv Dr. W. E. Haley. Closings ilhan — Calhan; Ft. Collins— State ; Matheson — Matheson Hall ; Rflinah — Ratnah ; Wiley — Wiley. Openings leblo — Broadway, owner — R. L. Montgomery; Denver — Cameron, owner — Carter Theaters Inc., Empress, owner — Mary Olive Gray, Granada, owner — Otto Schmit. CONNECTICUT Changes in Ownership St Haven — Annex, sold to A. Panagrosso by E. Keating; New Haven — Lindy, sold to Mr. Doherty by J. Meadow; Waterbury Belmont, sold to J. Lane by A. Chauser ; Windsor — Tunxis, sold to B. Levine by L. B. Turner. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Changes in Ownership ashington — Mid City, sold to Louis Bernheimer by S. H. Dudley, FLORIDA Changes in Ownership ■escent City— V. I. A., sold to C. H. Preston by Mrs. M. P. LaBree; Daytona — Kingston, sold to J. W. Greettian & Son Avery — I'nblic Rosedale — Y by F. L. Simons ; Jacksonville — Capitol, sold to E. J. Sparks by E. Crane; New Smyrna — Palace, sold to .-\. T. Hayes by Wm. B. Small, Victoria, sold to Wm. B. Small by A. T. Hayes; Okeechobee — Park, sold to S. J. Ellis by I. G. Atanasio; Ybor City— Italian Club, sold to Leon S. Cazin by Vento & Cappello. Closings Miami — Biltinore; New rort Richey — .Mcig hail. GEORGIA Changes in Ownership Atlanta — Metropolitan, sold to John Comz> ny \\ ilby & Samuels; Cordele — Cordele, sold to Airs. .\.M.D. Cronm by Braswell & ("room. IDAHO Change of Name Homedale— Owyhee changed t.) HO.MEDALE. Changes in Ownership C.randview — Woodman Hall (renamed Nelson Bros. Playhouse), sold to A. J. & Erecl Nelson by Sara Mullinex ; Hazelton — Star, sold to Mr. Carl Ridgeway liy Mr. Phil Thomas; Homedale — Owyhee, sold to L. W. Karr by Arthur Mortenson; Kimberly —Star, sold to Carl Ridgeway by Phil. Thomas ; Oakley — Orplieum, sold to Kimball Elquist by Farmers Commercial & Savings Bank. Closings School; Harrison — Liberty; M. C. A.; Stites— Stites. ILLINOIS Changes in Ownership Chicago-^Ada {UiS W. 51st St.), sold to •Szezepan Sieja by Rubin Peckler, Gage Park (2620 W. 51st St.), sold to James Krai, Jr., by Chas. Smolka, Langley (706 E. 63rd St.), sold to W. W. Blue by Louis Fichtciiberg, Vista (R24 E. 47th St.), sold to Ascher Bros, by M. O. Wells; Edgemont Edgeniont, sold to O. L. Shultz by .\. Easton; Mascoutah — Grand (Rex), sold to IJewey Gray by Noah Bloomer; Melrose Park— Melrose Park, sold to Karl Rau by E. W. Retzer ; Morton — Jlorton, sold to Carl Keister by .\. Secendo ; New Athens — Community sold to Sauerwein, Smatlik & Christman by Sam Taylor; loledo — Playhouse, .sold to Harry Branch by Dr. W. R. Rhodes; Villa Park— Villard, sold to F. B. Swanson by Frederick Nelson; Waverley — Bijou, sold to Virden Theater Co. by M. J. Black; West Union — Dixie, sold to C. Schaffner & Sons by Chas. Prevo. Closings Assumption — Scenic; Chester — Gem; Metropolis -lilite; Maywood — New Maywood ; Metropolis — Kozy; Morton — Morton; Ottawa— .\pollo; Palestine — Royal; Percy — Princess. Re-Openings Bunker Hill — Lincoln. INDIANA Changes in Ownership Albany— Strand, sold to J. Wetz by C. Deeter; Elletsville — Oriental, sold to Ervin Stevens by J. L. Sowders; Gary — Ritz, sold to W. O. Noble by John Gustaitis; Geneva — Limberlost, sold to W. D. Cross by H. Nelson; Huntingdoii — Colonial, sold to Earl Walters by J. Frank Bailey : Indianapolis — Walker, sold to American Theater Corp. by Walker Theater Co.; Knightstown — Strand, sold to Stanley Watts by A. Chiarenza; Lawrenceburg — Gem, sold to O. Taylor & C. E. Haag by Mrs. J. Wanaford; Mishawaka — Tivoli, sold to Banner Theater Corii. by Ind. Fed. Theater Co. ; Montezuma — Rex. sold to H. E. Stevens by Ralph Voung; Terre Haute — Rex, sold to Mrs. H. E. Bennett by H. E. Bennett. Closings Anderson — Fawn; Ashley — Community; Brookville-— National ; Pierceton — Liberty. Re-Openings Indianapolis — Eastland. IOWA Changes in Ownership Blockton — Electric, sold to Frank Morris by Mr. Sanders; Danbury — Opera House, sold to E. H. Keller by Philip Papich : Decorah — Grand, sold to T. Salmon by Trnxell 81 Salmon; Ft. Dodge— Lyric, sold to Rliodes & Richey by C. V. Cole; Harris — Star, sold to Harris Talkie Movie Co. by C. A. Coyer; Humeston — Princess, sold to Mrs. R. O. Wellmeyer by J. M. Wailes; Marcus — Rainbow, sold to Lehman & Robinson by W. Kleinhesselink; Monona — Rex, solil to L. E. Palmer by A. .1. Wirkler; Peterson — Opera House, sold to .\merican Legion by R. E. Sitz. Closings Churden — • I sis; Farmington — New; George — Koyal ; Greene — Crystal; Le Claire — lowa; Little Rock — Gem; Merrill — Palace; Minden — Kex ; Rowan — Rowan; Sioux City — Palace; Strawberry Pt. — Lyric; Toledo —Strand; West Side — Gem; WoodbineWoodbine. KANSAS Changes in Ownership Baldwin — Gem, sold to A. L. Myers by J. L. Hitchcock; Baxter Springs — -New IJaxter, sold to Midland Theater & Realty Co. by J. D. Wineland; Courtland — Community CRex), sold to Rex Brownlee by ¥. C. Tucker; Independence — Best, sold to \'iola G. Butler by W. iJ. Fite; LinnMajestic, sold to Walter Hohlleldt by C. A. Swiercinsky ; McCune^ — Electric, sold to I. W. Irwin bv L. F. Read; Melvem — Happy Hour, sold to Mrs. W. Wright by A. R. Boll; Plains — Dreamland, sold to \V Shoup by A. M. Gilliatt; Pomona — Star, sold to H. M. Bethell by Anna M. Garrett; Spearville — De Luxe, sold to A. M. Gilliatt bv W. J. Shoup ; Strong City — Twin City, sold to C. A. Whitney by C. E. Dickson. Closings Grenola — Pastime; Long Island — Electric; Macksvillc — Campbell ; 'Scammon — Royal. KENTUCKY Changes in Ownership Cawood — .Marys, .sold to J. F. Cawood by G. C. Hawks; Falmouth — Duncan, sold to Max Goldberg by L. E. McHatton. Closings Hardy— Hardy ; Wheatcroft— Emiia. New Theaters Benton — Dixie, owner — Leon Willett ; Falmouth— Falmouth, owners — Shoemaker & .Mc Kinney. LOUISIANA Changes in Ownership Welsh — Auditorium, sold to Mrs. Roscoe Howery by T. C. Simmons. Closings Gibsland — Palace; Kinder — Crescent; Peason Peason. MARYLAND Changes in Ownership Capitol Heights — Capitol Heights, sold to Leo Garner by U. Hollingsworth; Reisterstown — .State, sold to Isailore Rosenthal by Reiserstown Amusement Co. MASSACHUSETTS Changes in Ownership Framinghara — Gorman's Theater, sold to Publi.x '1 heaters Corp. by Geo. A. Giles, St. George Theater, sold to Publix Theaters Corp. by Geo. A. Giles ; Gardner — Gardner, .sold to Publix Theaters Corp. by Geo. A. Giles, Orpheum, sold to Publix Theaters Corp. by Geo. A. Giles; Natick — Natick, sold to N.E.T.O. Co. by Ceo. A. Giles; Norwood — Norwood, sold t.) Ceo. A. Giles by W. Breen; Winthrop — Dream, sold to Snyder & Druyker by C. L. Hatch, Winthrop, sold to Snyder & Druyker by C. L. Hatch. MICHIGAN Changes in Ownership Brightmoor — Irving, sold to John G. Golden liy Woodward Theater Co.; Detroit — Burney, .sold to S .D. McCain by Louis Spann, Charles, sold to Dusan Vukmirovich by Charles Mirasovlyevich, Colony, sold to G. G. Coplan by L. Mark, Royal, sold to Abe Lepowitz by A. Goldberg, Regent, sold to S. J. Stebbins by W. F. Klatt Ritz, sold to Oscar Foraker by C!erick & Tilliu ; Flat Rock — Flat Rock, sold to Peterson & Knight by George Bunte; Grande Ledge — Palace, sold to Orlo Weymouth by Harry Mabiey; Harrisville — Liberty, sold to V. V. Hill by H. A. Silverthorn; Maple Rapids Elmac, sold to P. H. Saeger by H. M. Face; Utica — Rex, sold to Wickware & Foster by C. A. .Sterns. Closings Clinton — Temple; Detroit — Vendome. Victoria; Grand Rapids — Biltmore; Homer — Majestic; ScottsviUe — Amusu ; Ubly — Temple. New Theaters Sault Ste. Maria — Soo, owner — W. S. Buttertield. MINNESOTA Changes in Ownership Chisholm — New Chishohn, sold to Mrs. Gertrude Shrawder by G. L. Berquist; North Branch— Family, sold to E. J. Davidson by Fagerstrom & Scholine; St. Paul — 1 uxedo, sold to The Perry Corp. of Minn, by Chas. Marks; Staples — Princess, sold to E. H. Hill by R. C. Wilson. Closings Mabel— Opera House; Staples— New Staples MISSISSIPPI Changes in Ownership Bate5ville---Rex, sold to C. H. Brandon by W. J. Williams. Closings Itta Bena^ — Dixie. MISSOURI Change of Name Fayette— Fayette changed to AMUSU. Changes in Ownership Adrian — Adrian, sold to L. A. Mayginnes by E. C. Newton; Anderson — Ozark (Electric), sold to J. P. McReynolds by Ray Morrow; Cabool — New Cabool, sold to O L. Gentry by Brown & VoUmer; Crane— Elcctnc, sold to Harold J. Jenkins by Bennage & Carter; Fortescue — Fairway sold to James Fields by H. R. Dodson ; Foster — Opera House, sold to Bradley & ^Illler by W. D. Beaice; Illmo— Opera House, sold to H. C. Clark by J. F. Anderson; Kansas City— Beaufort, sold to Herman Silverm-v. by Henrv Bockelman, Colonial, sold to W, J Barrett, Marlborni.,; / son by Parsons & American, sold to . E. White; Lai ..iV I. Snndk.iob I V ,■ Ozark (Bijou) sol : ,. .... by Ray Morn,,, , •:,t. jci.,.c»^Lypera House (Atlanta), sold to L. L .Lewis by A. Laun St. Louis — Lincoln, sold to Pohlman & Hieser by John Karzin; Salisbtlry — Lyric sold to Elmer Bills by Adam Gehrig; Sar cox!^ -Star, .sold to E. W. Sprague by E H. Watson; Tarkio — Linwood. sold to L ('. Hensler by C. E. Muim ; Union StarWaldo, sold to H. H. Hensel by Hensel it Griggs; Unionville — Royal, sold to G. W . Summers by Guy R. Allen. Closings Blairstown — American; Bevier — Rex; Knox City — Knox; La Monte — Electric; Leeton — Leetou; Maysville — Rex; Nelson— Cozy; Puxico — Gem; St. Joseph— Park; St. Louis — Longwood. New Theaters Brookfield — New Plaza, owner — A. E. Sharer; Knox City — Star, owner — Frank Anderson. Re-Openings Fayette — .\musn. owner — S. F. Ewing MONTANA Changes in Ownership Fort Benton — Mission, sold to Mr. P P. Marcus by Mr. H. O. Walton. Closings Columbia Falls — Colun t'ia; Edga' -Ayeis ; Nashua — Orpheum; Sexfor.l - Liberty; Sand Coulee — Liberty; Tcoy — Lincoln NEBRASKA Changes in (Ownership Bridgeport — Trail, sold .' ,S«...ii-,:. by Fox West CoasI ; <;. ^old to W. F. Haycock 1 ; , Central City — Empress & Dio , 'eiirtre Latenser bv Thos. Brt--. Inter-Slate Theater Corp. Nelson — Rialto, soM to 1 H. D. Beebe; Nehav l.a^-.m^.u-i. nun, -,oi.i to American Legion Ijy 1 ^!. Palmer; Omaha — Military, sd i • 'Ti.e.iter Investment Co. by Omaha --'..Mnbaii. Closi igs Eddyville — Opera Hou-e; Bditon — G«m ; Heartwell — Star; Li Minden — .Strand: Nar — Ritz; Sprague — S|' ' Table Rock; Lawren Open Brunswick^ — Rex ; Cai Community; Mind'n NEVADA Change of Name Reno — State changed to ROXIE. Closings Alamo — Alamo. Hour; Shelbv Rock—